🚕 Taxicab Authority

The Taxicab Authority regulates taxicab operators and drivers in the Las Vegas metropolitan area — the busiest taxi market in the western United States. The Authority ensures public safety through operator certification and driver permitting.

~3,000

Active Drivers

Permit Types

NRS 706

Governing Statute

License Types

Operator Certificate

Certificate to operate a taxicab company — fleet, insurance, dispatch system, and financial requirements.

Fee: $1,50060-90 days

Driver Permit

Permit to drive a taxicab — clean driving record, physical exam, drug test, and background check.

Fee: $1002-4 weeks

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Governing Law

NRS 706 — Nevada Revised Statutes governing the Taxicab Authority. All license requirements, fees, and disciplinary procedures are established by statute and Board regulation.

Contact

📞 (702) 668-4000
✉️ taxicab@govmail.state.nv.us
🌐 taxi.nv.gov

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